EAST EARL - Tom Hoover, 65, died Saturday, January 17, 2009, at Hospice of Lancaster County. He was the husband of Saundra Hoover, with whom he celebrated 43 years of marriage in November. He was born in Bellefonte, the youngest of three sons born to William D. Hoover and Elizabeth SmithHoover Rowe.
A graduate of Bellefonte Senior High School, he attained his Bachelor's Degree from Lock Haven University and Master's degree from Penn State University. His teaching and coaching career began at Northern Burlington Regional High School, Columbus, N.J., in 1965. He taught physical education and coached football at Bridgeton High School, Bridgeton, N.J., from 1967 to 1972. From 1972 to 1979 he taught and coached football at Philipsburg-Osceola School District, Philipsburg. He completed his career at Southern York County School District, Glen Rock, as teacher, Athletic Director and Football coach at Susquehannock High School. He retired in 1999.
He is survived by, in addition to his wife, two children, Michael C., and his wife, Stephanie of Pinehurst, N.C., Jena D. and her husband, Tom of Mohton; a brother, Richard of Royersford; nine grandchildren; five nieces and nephews; and his helpful caretaker, Cindy. He was preceded in death by his mother and father (who he lost as a teenager); his brother, William; and niece, Sidney. His stepfather, Jim Rowe, also preceded him in death.
He was an avid sports fan and outdoorsman. He pursued his hobbies with the same intensity that marked his professional life. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and family at their Outer Banks home and loved sport fishing and hunting with his long time friends. He was a passionate NASCAR and Penn State fan, always taking the opportunity to attend a Penn State game or a NASCAR race.
In his retirement years, Tom was a helpful caretaker to his ailing mother and step-father. He was a devoted son, husband, and loving father and grandfather, who took great pride in his children's and family's accomplishments.
He was blessed with many longtime, loyal friends who join his family in remembering his pragmatic wisdom, moral clarity, compassion and distinctive sense of humor. His unwavering optimism serves as a role model for those who knew him.
Following cremation, a memorial service honoring Tom's life will be held at the Etzweiler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom's memory may be made to: N.C. Beach Buggy Assn., Box 940, Manteo, NC 27954, an organization that preserves clean waters and natural beaches on the shores of North Carolina. www.etzweiler.com
A graduate of Bellefonte Senior High School, he attained his Bachelor's Degree from Lock Haven University and Master's degree from Penn State University. His teaching and coaching career began at Northern Burlington Regional High School, Columbus, N.J., in 1965. He taught physical education and coached football at Bridgeton High School, Bridgeton, N.J., from 1967 to 1972. From 1972 to 1979 he taught and coached football at Philipsburg-Osceola School District, Philipsburg. He completed his career at Southern York County School District, Glen Rock, as teacher, Athletic Director and Football coach at Susquehannock High School. He retired in 1999.
He is survived by, in addition to his wife, two children, Michael C., and his wife, Stephanie of Pinehurst, N.C., Jena D. and her husband, Tom of Mohton; a brother, Richard of Royersford; nine grandchildren; five nieces and nephews; and his helpful caretaker, Cindy. He was preceded in death by his mother and father (who he lost as a teenager); his brother, William; and niece, Sidney. His stepfather, Jim Rowe, also preceded him in death.
He was an avid sports fan and outdoorsman. He pursued his hobbies with the same intensity that marked his professional life. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and family at their Outer Banks home and loved sport fishing and hunting with his long time friends. He was a passionate NASCAR and Penn State fan, always taking the opportunity to attend a Penn State game or a NASCAR race.
In his retirement years, Tom was a helpful caretaker to his ailing mother and step-father. He was a devoted son, husband, and loving father and grandfather, who took great pride in his children's and family's accomplishments.
He was blessed with many longtime, loyal friends who join his family in remembering his pragmatic wisdom, moral clarity, compassion and distinctive sense of humor. His unwavering optimism serves as a role model for those who knew him.
Following cremation, a memorial service honoring Tom's life will be held at the Etzweiler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom's memory may be made to: N.C. Beach Buggy Assn., Box 940, Manteo, NC 27954, an organization that preserves clean waters and natural beaches on the shores of North Carolina. www.etzweiler.com
EAST EARL - Tom Hoover, 65, died Saturday, January 17, 2009, at Hospice of Lancaster County. He was the husband of Saundra Hoover, with whom he celebrated 43 years of marriage in November. He was born in Bellefonte, the youngest of three sons born to William D. Hoover and Elizabeth SmithHoover Rowe.
A graduate of Bellefonte Senior High School, he attained his Bachelor's Degree from Lock Haven University and Master's degree from Penn State University. His teaching and coaching career began at Northern Burlington Regional High School, Columbus, N.J., in 1965. He taught physical education and coached football at Bridgeton High School, Bridgeton, N.J., from 1967 to 1972. From 1972 to 1979 he taught and coached football at Philipsburg-Osceola School District, Philipsburg. He completed his career at Southern York County School District, Glen Rock, as teacher, Athletic Director and Football coach at Susquehannock High School. He retired in 1999.
He is survived by, in addition to his wife, two children, Michael C., and his wife, Stephanie of Pinehurst, N.C., Jena D. and her husband, Tom of Mohton; a brother, Richard of Royersford; nine grandchildren; five nieces and nephews; and his helpful caretaker, Cindy. He was preceded in death by his mother and father (who he lost as a teenager); his brother, William; and niece, Sidney. His stepfather, Jim Rowe, also preceded him in death.
He was an avid sports fan and outdoorsman. He pursued his hobbies with the same intensity that marked his professional life. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and family at their Outer Banks home and loved sport fishing and hunting with his long time friends. He was a passionate NASCAR and Penn State fan, always taking the opportunity to attend a Penn State game or a NASCAR race.
In his retirement years, Tom was a helpful caretaker to his ailing mother and step-father. He was a devoted son, husband, and loving father and grandfather, who took great pride in his children's and family's accomplishments.
He was blessed with many longtime, loyal friends who join his family in remembering his pragmatic wisdom, moral clarity, compassion and distinctive sense of humor. His unwavering optimism serves as a role model for those who knew him.
Following cremation, a memorial service honoring Tom's life will be held at the Etzweiler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom's memory may be made to: N.C. Beach Buggy Assn., Box 940, Manteo, NC 27954, an organization that preserves clean waters and natural beaches on the shores of North Carolina. www.etzweiler.com
A graduate of Bellefonte Senior High School, he attained his Bachelor's Degree from Lock Haven University and Master's degree from Penn State University. His teaching and coaching career began at Northern Burlington Regional High School, Columbus, N.J., in 1965. He taught physical education and coached football at Bridgeton High School, Bridgeton, N.J., from 1967 to 1972. From 1972 to 1979 he taught and coached football at Philipsburg-Osceola School District, Philipsburg. He completed his career at Southern York County School District, Glen Rock, as teacher, Athletic Director and Football coach at Susquehannock High School. He retired in 1999.
He is survived by, in addition to his wife, two children, Michael C., and his wife, Stephanie of Pinehurst, N.C., Jena D. and her husband, Tom of Mohton; a brother, Richard of Royersford; nine grandchildren; five nieces and nephews; and his helpful caretaker, Cindy. He was preceded in death by his mother and father (who he lost as a teenager); his brother, William; and niece, Sidney. His stepfather, Jim Rowe, also preceded him in death.
He was an avid sports fan and outdoorsman. He pursued his hobbies with the same intensity that marked his professional life. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and family at their Outer Banks home and loved sport fishing and hunting with his long time friends. He was a passionate NASCAR and Penn State fan, always taking the opportunity to attend a Penn State game or a NASCAR race.
In his retirement years, Tom was a helpful caretaker to his ailing mother and step-father. He was a devoted son, husband, and loving father and grandfather, who took great pride in his children's and family's accomplishments.
He was blessed with many longtime, loyal friends who join his family in remembering his pragmatic wisdom, moral clarity, compassion and distinctive sense of humor. His unwavering optimism serves as a role model for those who knew him.
Following cremation, a memorial service honoring Tom's life will be held at the Etzweiler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom's memory may be made to: N.C. Beach Buggy Assn., Box 940, Manteo, NC 27954, an organization that preserves clean waters and natural beaches on the shores of North Carolina. www.etzweiler.com
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